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FJ52 NWN

2002 Toyota Corolla

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,132 mi
Last recorded120,132 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 NWN
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside rear metal fuel pipe rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,223 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,223 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 108,949 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,342 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,840 miles

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated but still have a beam pattern.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,542 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated reducing output & beam definition

Fail 13 Apr 2013 105,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated reducing output & beam definition

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,985 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 103,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 96,968 miles

Different size tyres fitted to the front than the rear.

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 7 May 2010 86,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 May 2010 86,477 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,355 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 74,355 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 63,021 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,080 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 41,667 miles

REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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FJ52 NWN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ52 NWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FJ52 NWN is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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